Using short-circuiting operators makes it easier to perform some kinds
of source code analysis, like MC/DC code coverage (a requirement in
safety-critical environments). The optimized x86_64 assembly is
equivalent between the old and new versions.
Old assembly of that condition:
```
mov rax, qword ptr [rdi + rdx + 8]
or rax, qword ptr [rdi + rdx]
test rax, r9
je .LBB0_7
```
New assembly of that condition:
```
mov rax, qword ptr [rdi + rdx]
or rax, qword ptr [rdi + rdx + 8]
test rax, r8
je .LBB0_7
```
Pietro Albini
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